Re: [Repeater-Builder] Sinclair dipole phasing harness

2010-05-19 Thread N1BUG
Nate Duehr wrote: I am not an expert, but most of the Sinclair stuff I've used had the elements welded in place. These are the HD models (heavy-duty) They also make them welded in the Low PIM models... no moving parts to make noise... Interesting. I was wondering what was different about

[Repeater-Builder] Re: PIC stuff at Hamvention?

2010-05-19 Thread windmaster49
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, windmaster49 r...@... wrote: PIC and AVR are significantly different architectures. They can't be compared on a clock cycle basis. PIC's execute 1 instruction per 2 clock cycles. AVR's execute 1 instruction per 1 clock cycle for the majority of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] uniden aru 251k

2010-05-19 Thread Milt
Gary, The Uniden ARU-251K is a 450-470 MHz CRYSTAL based repeater/base station with a very limited internal controller. If it can be dropped into the 440 ham band you will then need an external controller. The standard duplexer with the unit is a simple notch type which may be suitable for

[Repeater-Builder] MSR2000 TRN5073 PL board wanted

2010-05-19 Thread Brian J. Henry
Hi, Does anyone have a extra MSR2000 TRN5073 PL encoder/decoder board for sale or trade. I have a MSR2000 TRN5076 DPL encoder/board that I can trade. Brian Henry, WB6QED

[Repeater-Builder] Dayton 2010

2010-05-19 Thread Mark
Well, the dust is finally settling, and I am beginning to recover from another fun-filled weekend at Dayton. No, I didn't spend a whole lot of money, but I did find some items that were absolute must haves for the shack. I just wanted to say it was great to finally put an eyeball on some

Re: [Repeater-Builder] uniden aru 251k

2010-05-19 Thread wd8chl
I wasn't sure of the model number until Milt confirmed it. That repeater does go down into the ham band very nicely, once you plug in crystals. Re-rock it, and it tunes right down. I did one a number of years ago to 443.0-ish with no problem, and it's been running ever since. Not a bad little

[Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread Scott Zimmerman
For those that are on the list that own their own two-way shop: Who do you use for a liability carrier and what is your typical monthly/yearly premium? I have a customer I have been dealing with for about 8 years that has decided they won't do business with anyone that does not have liability

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread Stanley Stanukinos
Scott, I am confused? Do they mean liability insurance for the product you are installing or a general liability policy for when you are doing work on their property? If it is for the product you are installing I would push back and try to find out what they are talking about. It may be someone in

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread Lee Pennington
Scott, Screw 'em. You don't need them. 73 de Lee K4LJP On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 5:24 PM, Stanley Stanukinos ka5...@swbell.netwrote: Scott, I am confused? Do they mean liability insurance for the product you are installing or a general liability policy for when you are doing work on their

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread kevin valentino
1) As we all know you need at least liability insurance on your business. 2) Since most manufacturers hold themselves not responsible for ANYTHING (incidental damage) other than replacement or repair during the warranty period a customer does have the legal right to TRY to contract you to do so.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread kevin valentino
I think they are going to be extremly short of suppliers very soon! As far as average liability insurance is concerned it varies on the scope of your business practice. I am required to have a 2 mill liability policy on a tower space I rent. costs me about $100 a month. Needless to say with

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread Stanley Stanukinos
I concur with some of the other response's you have received so far. I would inform them that it has been nice doing business with them but their requirement to have liability insurance for a product sold to them IE. A radio or part covered under the manufactures warranty will be all that they

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread Maire-Radios
been doing that for 20 years on all the security and sound systems we sell about 1 to 2 million in coverage our govt. customers want. - Original Message - From: Scott Zimmerman n3...@repeater-builder.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 5:03 PM

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread Charles Miller
Scott, Run, don't walk away from them. If they are a manufacture of any product and want the manufacture of any parts used in the manufacture of the product they make, good luck in a law suit. They might be able to get this in court, but I don't think the courts will allow the manufacture to

[Repeater-Builder] Duplexer notch blurred - why?

2010-05-19 Thread Atlantis
Hi In the attached picture you see the notch of the 70cm duplexer I built according to W4NFR's description in QEX, those who can't receive attachments find it here: http://conturafm.mine.nu/_fh/438.95_notch.bmp The measurement has been made with both cavities of one branch connected with a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread Nate Duehr
On 5/19/2010 3:03 PM, Scott Zimmerman wrote: Input appreciated. Re: Liability insurance... The whole thing is amazing... you can buy the insurance, but it won't pay for the lawsuit or the lawyers... so what's the point? That's what will drive most small businesses bankrupt anyway... the

[Repeater-Builder] Buying experience with Kevin Valentino..

2010-05-19 Thread agrimm0034
Just letting everyone know, I did some business with forum member Kevin Valentino and he treated me right. No complaints

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer notch blurred - why?

2010-05-19 Thread Larry Horlick
-62 does seem a tad high. Describe the duplexer... On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 6:29 PM, Atlantis atlant...@gmx.ch wrote: Hi In the attached picture you see the notch of the 70cm duplexer I built according to W4NFR's description in QEX, those who can't receive attachments find it here:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer notch blurred - why?

2010-05-19 Thread DCFluX
You are seeing the noise floor of the spectrum analyzer Either increase the generator strength or decrease the REF level, (Try -40dBm) On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 3:49 PM, Larry Horlick llhorl...@gmail.com wrote: -62 does seem a tad high. Describe the duplexer... On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 6:29

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer notch blurred - why?

2010-05-19 Thread Curt Seaton
Narrow the resolution bandwidth and slow the sweep to remain within the units calibration requirements. Seems you are simply seeing the noise of the spectrum analyzer or network analyzer being many dBs below the reference line. If the unit can tolerate it, increase the RF input level to

[Repeater-Builder] How much gain or how much loss on the PD220-3A

2010-05-19 Thread WA3GIN
Hi folks, I'm curious about this question of operating the Station Master 10Mhz off resonant frequency. The antenna seems to be working fine from observed performance but that could just be the 425ft ASL in an area where average elevation is 30ftASL. I've searched the WEB but haven't yet

[Repeater-Builder] i am new

2010-05-19 Thread orespa
hi anybody can teach me how mdc , quick call , selective call work in pro 5100 or would you mind giving me  an example how to apply it   thanks

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer notch blurred - why?

2010-05-19 Thread no6b
At 5/19/2010 15:29, you wrote: Hi In the attached picture you see the notch of the 70cm duplexer I built according to W4NFR's description in QEX, those who can't receive attachments find it here: http://conturafm.mine.nu/_fh/438.95_notch.bmphttp://conturafm.mine.nu/_fh/438.95_notch.bmp The

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Duplexer notch blurred - why?

2010-05-19 Thread vr2 xvd
Hi, It looks like the filter over couple,under couple between each other. If the case caused by the interlink coaxial cable . Please try difference cable length . e.g + or - 0.5 cm in step... etc And then return the filters . Good luck 73s de VR2XVD On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 6:57 AM, Curt

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread MCH
*Product* liability would be the responsibility of the manufacturer. Do you REALLY want to assume responsibility should something happen due to a product you sold? (like someone took the antenna off, and got an RF burn from transmitting while sticking their finger in the antenna plug) I really

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer notch blurred - why?

2010-05-19 Thread Walter H
Your pic shows the classic signs of an incorrect cable length. Did you include the effective length of the coupling loops in your calculations? Our rule of thumb is that they are 1/10th wavelength. Otherwise, do what EMR does and try cable lengths until it meets specs. WalterH --- In

[Repeater-Builder] Schematic Needed!!!!! Plz Help!!!

2010-05-19 Thread agrimm0034
Tried to manually tie pin 15-16 together on a Radius 8 channel radio and got something burned up inside the radio. Took the cover off and first thing I notice is a very hot speaker and it looks to be a capactior (near the accesory connectors) that is burnt up. Anyone know where I can find a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer notch blurred - why?

2010-05-19 Thread Walter H
The duplexor referenced is shown at: http://www.lu3hba.com.ar/ARTICULOS%2010/duplexor%20440%20mhz.pdf The author's spec a screen shots only show 60-65 dB of notch. And he doesn't make critical length cables. WalterH --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Larry Horlick llhorl...@... wrote:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Duplexer notch blurred - why?

2010-05-19 Thread Larry Horlick
Did you terminate the open port in 50 ohms? I've seen a similar trace where the port is left open. lh On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 10:29 PM, Walter H walter.howard...@gmail.comwrote: The duplexor referenced is shown at: http://www.lu3hba.com.ar/ARTICULOS%2010/duplexor%20440%20mhz.pdf The

Re: [Repeater-Builder] How much gain or how much loss on the PD220-3A

2010-05-19 Thread Doug Bade
Someone ( WD8CHL JIM ) wrote some documentation up about using a Co-linear from a higher freq on a lower freq... and angle of radiation lowered as I recall but gain did not change... It actually can be favorable depending on the site as I recall.. I think it was Jim anyhow.. forgive me if I

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Off-Topic: Shop liability insurance

2010-05-19 Thread tracomm
In Michigan, our general liability insurance has a product liability provision, the premium is determined by our gross sales. The provision covers an situation say where a charger you sold starts a fire on customers premises, never installed, and probably plugged in by the customer, dealer still

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Verizon Tarif

2010-05-19 Thread Mike Morris
At 11:30 AM 05/18/10, you wrote: Some people have successfully fought their local phone company, using the argument that amateur radio is specifically NOT a business (citing Part 97), and gotten residential or other cheaper rates than the business line rate. OTOH, some phone companies have